Manager-Benefits

University of Rochester; Rochester; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Rochester is seeking a Benefits Manager to lead and manage a comprehensive benefits program. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience in benefits management, a Bachelor's degree in a related field, and strong leadership skills. The position offers a salary range of $100,000 to $140,000 annually, and the employee will participate in a full-time role with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of benefits management experience required.
• Expert understanding of complicated benefits programs.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Manage Highland’s comprehensive benefits program.
• Analyze benefits programs for cost-effective modifications.
• Collaborate with vendors to administer the benefits program.
• Participate in benefits surveys and benchmark activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Understanding of benefits programs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

Highland Hospital is seeking an innovative, team oriented Benefits Manager to join its growing Human Resources team. For over 125 years Highland Hospital has provided innovative, high-quality patient care for the Rochester community. At Highland, you'll be doing meaningful work with a strong team. Come support Highland's Heroes!

Responsibilities

• Manages Highland’s comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), life insurance, AD&D insurance, long-term disability, voluntary benefits, Pension Plan, 403(b) Plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), education benefits (Tuition Assistance and scholarship programs), leave administration, and a variety of time-away-from-work benefits.
• Analyzes benefits programs and policies and recommends cost effective modifications based on prevailing best practices and emerging trends to ensure that Highland maintains comprehensive and competitive programs.
• Researches non-routine and often complex benefits administrative problems, and develops and implements resolutions.
• Designs and implements policies, procedures and benefits programs regarding all
• Oversees the leave administration and absence management processes, procedures, policies, communications, tracking mechanisms, recordkeeping, data analytics, and programs. Programs include but may not be limited to Short Term Disability, FMLA, NYS Paid Family Leave, Workers Compensation, Long Term Disability, personal and other leaves, and special leaves/paid leave time such as COVID-19 pay.
• Collaborates with vendors and internal parties (Payroll, Finance, IT, Recruiting, Learning & Development, HRIS/Compliance, Legal and others) to effectively administer the benefits program and to solve benefits-related business problems.
• Act as member of the HR Leadership Team, ensuring cross functional collaboration and teamwork in alignment with HR objectives and Highland’s strategic goals.
• Achieve financial objectives by preparing the benefits budget, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances and initiating corrective actions. Develops and maintains cost tracking tools for use in budget preparations.
• Assists in the development of Highland’s bargaining proposals for employee benefits and analyzes Union benefits demands. Prepares cost data for Highland and Union proposals.
• Partners with Highland entities (Highlands at Pittsford, Highlands at Brighton, Highlands Living Center) to assist them in administering their benefits plans and Open Enrollment.
• Participate in benefits surveys and benchmark activities, assess results and make benefits program recommendations that support Highland’s diverse workforce, ensure equity, and provide high value benefits offerings.

Job Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in related field.
• Experience: 7+ years of benefits management experience required.
• License/Certification Required: N/A
• Leader; ability to successfully manage several complex projects and initiatives at once; expert understanding of complicated benefits programs; demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion; excellent communication skills; strong analytical skills.

Salary Range

$100,000.00 - $140,000.00 annually

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job’s compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

City: Rochester

Employment Status: Full-Time

Hours/Week: 40